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B.S. in Engineering from Stanford University (2003), Pursuing Master’s of International Business from Tufts University, Lead Conference Organizer at M-Banking 2009 Conference, Intern at Cellulant, and Chinese proficient.
Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Schools:
Stanford University, Tsinghua University, Tufts University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Cellulant
Position:
Intern, Mobile Commerce
Time period:
June 2009 - August 2009
Description:
Created new applications for m-commerce platform to improve clients’ supply chain operations.
Analyzed Kenya’s m-commerce space to recommend medium-term strategic direction for the business unit.
Initiated organizational process and structure changes to increase accountability and improve chances for successful implementation of strategic plans.
Employer:
M-Banking 2009 Conference
Position:
Lead Conference Organizer
Time period:
November 2008 - June 2009
Description:
Lead planning of an international event in partnership with Central Bank of Kenya & The Fletcher School.
Managed a student team at Fletcher in speaker recruitment, fundraising, and conference logistics activities.
Employer:
Peier Tech Inc./VM Group Inc.
Position:
Consultant, Manufacturing Engineering
Time period:
May 2008 - July 2008
Description:
Trained local staff and management on usage of a customized ISO 13485 quality system.
Oversaw the first run of surgical devices off of a new, joint-venture clean-room manufacturing line.
Employer:
Ecosystems Nepal, Pvt.
Position:
Technical Advisor
Time period:
June 2007 - September 2007
Description:
Oversaw the manufacture and deployment of off-grid lighting systems to two villages in rural Nepal.
Worked with local managers and builders to increase both project organization and manufacturing efficiency.
Employer:
Ventus Medical, Inc.
Position:
Research & Development Engineer
Time period:
November 2006 - April 2008
Description:
Managed the clinical investigation of a novel sleep apnea device from clinical study design through completion.
Directed a team of design consultants to develop new products within the sleep medicine space.
Employer:
Children’s Art Initiative
Position:
Program Manager
Time period:
June 2006 - September 2006
Description:
Helped found a non-profit organization teaching creativity and innovation to children of migrant workers.
Planned a creative arts curriculum tailored to migrant children along with school administrators and volunteer art teachers.
Employer:
Unovo, Inc.
Position:
Project Manager/Product Development Consultant
Time period:
July 2003 - July 2005
Description:
Managed the development of an innovative new consumer product from initial concept through production.
Supervised manufacturing engineers at contract manufacturer in Shenzhen, China.
Product was honored by Time Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2006.
EDUCATION
University:
Tufts University
Time period:
2008 - 2010
Degree:
Master’s of International Business
University:
Tsinghua University
Time period:
2006 - 2006
Degree:
Inter-Univ. Program for Chinese Language
University:
Stanford University
Time period:
1999 - 2003
Degree:
Product Design, BSc
PUBLICATIONS
Articles:
“Editorial: Will the real banks, please stand up?”, Business Daily Africa (10 July, 2009)
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